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85Portland Oregon Neighborhoods – A casual sampling
by erinlis
Many times while perusing the pages of Craigslist I’ve seen posts from people who are thinking of moving to Portland (PDX) and wondering about the neighborhoods. I’ve responded to many of them, even... published 5 months ago
78Woodstock – A nice little neighborhood in Portland
by erinlis
The Woodstock neighborhood, named for the Sir Walter Scott novel Woodstock, was platted in 1889, though some homes were built before the official maps were drawn. The neighborhood is boarded by the Reed,... published 5 months ago
67That jerk Brett ruined the wine
by erinlis
A few months ago at a meeting I heard some say that they had tasted some Brett wine. Context clues indicated rather quickly that they weren't actually talking about a person's new label but rather a problem... published 5 months ago
67Screw Cap Closures – The new wave of wine closures? Cheap wine? or just Picnic ready?
by erinlis
No doubt you've started to notice that more and more bottles sitting on shelves in your favorite wine shop have screw cap closures. The trend, beginning in New Zeeland in 2000 started out slow but has gained... published 6 months ago
67Charleston, South Carolina - My favorite city in the US
by erinlis
Anyone lucky enough to find themselves in Charleston should first count their blessings, then pause, take a look around and breath in the city. Every corner you turn reveals another stunning building. Every... published 6 months ago
66A Klingon and a Romulan walk into a bar…
by erinlis
Sounds like the beginning of a Star Trek joke, but I kid you not. A Klingon and a Romulan walked into the bar, along with a Ferengi, and a Vulcan, not to mention a few Star Fleet officers. It’s an everyday... published 5 months ago
64Six Inappropriate Answers to Three Inappropriate Questions.
by erinlis
You’ve probably been there before, a nice wedding reception where your cousin just exchanged vows with the most charismatic, handsome man to ever roam the earth. Or maybe you’re at the family reunion and... published 5 months ago
63A Book Worth Reading
by erinlis
I finished reading Three Cups od Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace...One School at a Time a few days ago. To say that the book moved me would be an understatement. I am always so impressed with and taken... published 6 months ago
63Studies Say Bees Drink Wine
by erinlis
Did you also know that bees like to get snockered? At the vineyard, during harvest, bees buzz in and around the newly brought in grapes, the leftovers of the crushed grapes, and the juices spilled onto the... published 5 months ago
63Wine Tasting 101
by erinlis
Wine tasting has become one of the most enjoyable ways to spend a day. If you are lucky enough to live near or visit one of the burgeoning wine counties around the nation you can sip and savor to your heart's... published 6 months ago
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